stormy
word
Definition
Describes weather with strong wind, heavy rain, thunder, or lightning. Can also describe a situation with a lot of anger, conflict, or emotion.
Usage & Nuances
'Stormy' is usually used for weather but is also common for emotional or difficult situations, like 'stormy relationship'. Often used figuratively. Not interchangeable with 'rainy' (which just means rain) or 'windy' (wind only).
Spanish: tormentoso - tempestuosoPortuguese (BR): tempestuoso - tormentosoPortuguese (PT): tempestuoso - tormentosoChinese (Simplified): 暴风雨的 - 激烈的（情感）Chinese (Traditional): 暴風雨的 - 激烈的（情感）Hindi: तूफानीArabic: عاصفBengali: ঝড়ো - ঝামেলাপূর্ণ (পরিস্থিতি)Russian: бурный - штормовойJapanese: 嵐の - 荒れた (感情や関係)Vietnamese: bão tố - dữ dội (cảm xúc)Korean: 폭풍우의 - 험악한 (감정/상황)Turkish: fırtınalıUrdu: طوفانی - پُر ہنگامہ (صورتحال)Indonesian: berbadai - penuh gejolak (emosi/situasi)
Example Sentences
It was a stormy night with thunder and lightning.
basic
The stormy sea made it hard for boats to travel.
basic
The weather forecast says it will be stormy tomorrow.
basic
They had a stormy argument about money last night.
natural
My parents had a stormy marriage for many years.
natural
After a stormy start, the meeting finally calmed down.
natural